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Super Meat Boy 3D reveals Mouse: P.I. For Hire collaboration update, out today
Super Meat Boy 3D has released a new update today, introducing a collaboration with Fumi Games' "Mouse: P.I. For Hire." The update adds Jack Pepper as a playable character, along with DLSS and FSR support, and various quality-of-life improvements. Both Fumi Games and Sluggerfly expressed excitement for the crossover, highlighting the noir aesthetic brought into Super Meat Boy 3D.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire sales surpass one million
Mouse: P.I. For Hire has sold over one million copies across all platforms less than three months after its April 16, 2026 launch. Sales are evenly split between PC (Steam) and consoles, with the Nintendo Switch 2 also available. Fumi Games CEO Mateusz Michalak expressed gratitude to the community and highlighted upcoming content including a Story DLC and physical editions.
Analyzing Mouse: P.I. For Hire's audacious worldbuilding - Narrative Notebook #4
This analysis delves into the ambitious worldbuilding of Fumi Games' debut title, Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The article examines how the game blends a 1920s rubber hose animation style with noir and cosmic horror elements, exploring the developers' intent to create a rich narrative despite its 'boomer shooter' gameplay roots. It also discusses the game's controversial attempts to incorporate real-world political commentary, particularly concerning fascism and minority representation, and how these elements sometimes fall short.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Now Available for PC and Consoles
Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have released MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, a jazz-fueled adventure with 1930s cartoon visuals and first-person shooter combat. The game is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with a Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam including the first DLC, soundtrack, and comic book.